Activity of a selective insecticide (methoxyfenozide) against two mosquito species (Culex pipiens and Culiseta longiareolata): toxicological, biometrical and biochemical study. (13th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hamaidia, Kaouther; Tine‐Djebbar, Fouzia; Soltani, Noureddine
• Is Part Of: Physiological entomology. Volume 43:Number 4(2018)
• Page Start: 315
• Page End: 323
• Publication Date: 2018-09-13
• Subjects: Biochemistry -- Culex pipiens -- Culiseta longiareolata -- methoxyfenozide -- toxicity; Insects -- Physiology -- Periodicals; 571.157
• DOI: 10.1111/phen.12261
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0307-6962

Abstract

Abstract: Methoxyfenozide is an insect growth disruptor belonging to the class of nonsteroidal ecdysone agonists. In the present study, methoxyfenozide (23% emulsifiable concentrate) is evaluated against newly molted fourth‐instar larvae of Culex pipiens L. and Culiseta longiareolata Macquart (Diptera: Culicidae), aiming to investigate its possible effects on growth and development. Larvae are exposed for 24 h under standard laboratory conditions in accordance with World Health Organization recommendations. The product is found to exhibit insecticidal activity against the two tested mosquito species with a concentration–response relationship. Moreover, based on the lethal concentrations determined, methoxyfenozide is slightly more toxic against C. pipiens than C. longiareolata . Furthermore, fourth‐instar larva of the two mosquito species are treated using two lethal concentrations (LC50 and LC90 ) of methoxyfenozide, and then individual survivals (larvae, pupae and adults) from larval treatment are subjected to a biometrical and biochemical study. The compound is found to interfere with growth by reducing the larval and pupal development duration. Moreover, the body volume and the main biochemical contents (proteins, carbohydrates and lipids) from different stages are affected. The overall results suggest that the ecdysone agonist under investigation interferes with the development process and has potential for mosquito control. Abstract : Deferred effects of methoxyfenozide (23% emulsifiable concentrate) at two lethal concentrations are examined against surviving individuals from larval treatment of Culex pipiens and Culiseta longiareolata . The moulting process is inhibited by methoxyfenozide and larvae of C. pipiens and C. longiareolata die after exuviation difficulties. Methoxyfenozide is found to disturb growth and development. The biometrical parameters and the metabolic reserves are also affected in these two mosquito species.